We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Utility Worker in our Food Services Department for the 11am-7pm shift, with occassional weekends required.

Desired Qualities of a Utility Worker:

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Duties of this position include:

• Monitors and documents temperatures of frozen and refrigerated food upon delivery; Notifies manager or supervisor of any temperatures outside of the acceptable range.
• Assists with storage of delivered dry goods, chemicals, supplies, frozen foods, and perishables; Follows department standards for receiving and storing foods.
• Breaks down and transports cartons to recycling area.
• Sets up staff dining room as assigned. Cleans and stocks employee serving area.
• Accepts and punches employee meal cards.
• Prepares, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen area and equipment including walls, floors, steamtables, refrigerators, serving counters, coffee, milk and juice machines.
• Operates dishwashing machine and pot sink as assigned.
• Monitors and documents temperatures of dish machines and pot washing sink during each meal.
• Tests the strength of the sanitizer in the low temperature dish machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Uses a chlorine test strip once during each meal. Notifies manager or supervisor if test strip indicates the temperature is outside of the desired range.
• Tests the strength of the sanitizer in the third compartment of the pot washing sink using a QT-40 test strip once during each meal. Tests the functioning of the sanitizer according to manufacturer's instructions. Notifies manager or supervisor if test strip is outside of desired range.
• Sweeps and mops all floor areas in the kitchen, offices, and serving areas as scheduled.
• Empties, cleans, sanitizes and lines kitchen garbage cans as scheduled and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Assists with food preparation, tray line and meal service as needed.
• Prepares salads as assigned.

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The hourly wage for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny,org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

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High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Good interpersonal skills required.